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Originally Posted by thebmw
Actually, dimensions do matter (in general...maybe not for you specifically though). Of course weight matters, but we all know that so I won't discuss it. Size, more accurately, wheelbase, totally makes a difference from a ride quality standpoint. So it depends on what you are looking for. Handling will be sharper with a smaller car, but as many people get older, they want to retain some of the sportiness and handling while having a more compliant ride.
To me, with BMW's recent line up, this only means either get the 2 series or the 6 series (in whatever trim the buyer sees fit). This is assuming the buyer is looking for a car vs SUV.
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a longer wheelbase will not only give you a better ride. But you also would want it for a car thats capable of 200mph and being stable doing 140mph around a curve on the highway. A short wheelbase would make for a nervous handling car when you are going into triple digits. 911s and lambos have gotten around this with the all wheel steering system. So you kind of get the best of both worlds.
For me i'd rather have the car that accels at an F1 track with big sweepers than something designed more for a parking lot autocross.